Golf target and golf target game

ABSTRACT

A plurality of golf hole shapes (e.g., star, circle, rectangle, triangle and hexagon) with a ball reception area in the center of each shape, are set on a flat surface to whatever distance chosen by players. The holes are in various diameters and each shape has a different sized entry and point value. The shapes are a part of a putting skill game played by one or more players. Players roll the dice to determine the order of play--highest points to lowest ordering. During a players turn, he/she rolls both dice and putts at the shape indicated on the dice. If a player rolls a flag, they can shoot at any shape. Each player keeps score of the points earned when they hit a ball into a shape. The first player to score a predetermined number of points wins.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No.62/989,013 filed 13 Mar. 2020.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Golf is a game well known and enjoyed by many. A ball is struck withclub towards a cup.

Golf is a game enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. There are veryfew indoor golf “games” that take up minimal space, can be playedindividually or with multiple people, and will improve your puttingskills-distance control and accuracy while having fun.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A plurality of golf targets of varying shape and difficulty is provided,along with a game kit and instructions.

Putting is a critical aspect of the game of golf with each holerequiring a player to putt the golf ball once it lands on the green. Inother words, strike the ball with accuracy and distance control towardthe hole. A properly struck putt will need to have enough speed to getto the hole and not too much speed, otherwise, it will roll ever or wellpast the hole.

A game of skill, strategy and some luck (also required in golf) -isdisclosed.

Disclosed is a golf putting game causing visually appealing shapes witha simulated golf hole in the center. Each shape has a point value from 1to 5 based on difficulty and is designed to accept a putted golf bailhit/propelled at the correct speed. The game also includes two dice withimages of the shapes and their scoring values along with 2 golf balls.At the start of the game, each shape is set on a flat surface towhatever distance chosen by players.

In a preferred embodiment, there are a plurality (e.g., five) shapeseach with a simulated golf hole in the center. The golf hole diametersrange in size between the plurality of shapes. Shapes preferably eachhave an inclined entry ramp at the front with an elevated surface on theback and sides. The elevated surface is designed to stop a ball that ishit at the correct speed from rolling over the shape. Image and designof the shapes are also disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf game including a putter, a ball,a first target, a second target, a third target, a fourth target, and afifth target;

FIGS. 2-5 are a perspective, top, cross-sectional and front views of thefirst target, respectively;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second target; FIGS. 7-9 top,cross-sectional and front views of the second target, respectively;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a third target. FIGS. 11-13 are a top,cross-sectional and front views of the third target, respectively;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fourth target, FIGS. 15-17 are a top,cross-sectional and front views of the fourth target, respectively;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a fifth target.

FIGS. 19-21 are a top, first side and cross-sectional views of the fifthtarget, respectively.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable thoseskilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodimentsherein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied inother specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has beendescribed, the details may be changed without departing from theinvention, which is defined by the claims.

Referring now to Fig. 1, a perspective view of a golf game including aputter 2, a ball 4, a first target 10, a second target 50, a thirdtarget 60, a fourth target 70, and a fifth target 80 is shown. Thedetails of the targets will be described later.

To play the game, the following preferred embodiments are disclosed. Oneto multiple players utilize a golf putter 2, and preferably at least 2golf balls 4.

The first target 10, second target 50, third target 60, fourth target70, and fifth target 80 are each assigned with a point value rangingfrom 1 through 5, depending on difficulty based on front cup openingwidths. In a preferred embodiment, a kit is provided, the kit comprisingthe first target 10, second target 50, third target 60, fourth target70, and fifth target 80, the putter 2, ball 4, ana two dice (not shown)with images of shapes of targets 10, 50, 60, 70 and 80, and an image ofa flag.

The first target 10, second target 50, third target 60, fourth target:70, and fifth target 80 are each spread out on the ground, such as on alevel carpeted surface. Preferably, paper is used for scoring to writedown the point total for each player following their putts.

The game is played in a series of rounds with the goal of scoring 21points. Each player rolls the two dice and putts to the shape on thedice calling out the shape before each putt. Shapes have a value from 1through 5 with the flag on the dice being a wild card allowing a playerno shoot at any shape.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first player to score a predeterminodnumber of points (e.g., at least 21, or exactly 21 points, etc.) winsthe game. Alternatively, the player to score the most points in apredetermined number of strokes wins the game. To begin the game, eachplayer rolls the 2 dice. The player with the highest point, total goesfirst.

The farther away the shapes are, the more difficult it will be to score.In a suggested embodiment, players can start playing from a shortdistance away (about 5 feet) and adjust to a longer distance as skillsimprove, or the first target 10, second target 50, third target 60,fourth target 70, and fifth target 80 can be spaced apart at differentdistances.

In a suggested embodiment, if the first putted ball blocks an intendedtarget, or is contained in the intended target after putting, the ballremains where it lies until the player completes 2 putts.

Other variations in game play include single player layout the first,target 20, second target 50, third target 60, fourth target 70, andfifth target 80 and simply practice your putting stroke, otherwise, justroll the dice and shoot for the first target 10, second target 50, thirdtarget 60, fourth target 70, and fifth target 80 and see how many rollsit takes to score 21 points, for a variation in multiple player gameplay, each player can roll the dice 3 times and putt to the first target10, second target 50, third target 60, fourth target 70, and fifthtarget 80. The player with the most points wins. For another variationin multiple player game play, play the game like a round of golf. First,determine the number of holes to be played 9 or 18. Each player rollsthe dice and putts. Bxjc unlike a regular round of golf, when youcomplete your round, the person with the highest total wins.

Referring now to FIG. 2, perspective view of a first target 10 is shown.The first target 10 is preferably a circular shape, and a first, color.FIGS. 3-5 are a top, cross-sectional and front views of the first target10 shown in FIG. 5, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the firsttarget 10 is a different color than each of the other targets 50, 60, 70and 80. First target 10 presents a front cup opening 12 that is a firstwidth W1 different than each of the other target front cup opening 12widths W2-W5 as will be shown with reference to later drawings. As canbe seen in FIG. 4, front cup opening 12 preferably has a sloped entry,shortest at the furthest distance from hole 14.

Each of the shapes 10, 50, 60, 70 and 80 described herein is preferablyconfigxired so that a golf ball rolled at a proper holing speed (asimilar holing speed to that of a traditional golf hole) is retainedwithin hole 14, while a rear cup wall 16 allows a ball struck at fasterthan holing speed to escape. Rear cup wall top surface 20 issemi-circular with reference to first shape 10. A wider front: cupopening 12 (W1-W5) will present an easier target for the golfer to puttinfo, and likewise a narrower front cup opening 12 (W1-W5) will presenta more difficult target.

Front cup opening 12 has a width W1, and a pair of side cup walls 18couple front cup opening 12 with rear cup wall back surface 16. At theposition side cup walls 18 meet rear cup wall back surface 16, opening12 has a width of W1', preferably shorter than width W1. The differencebetween W1 and W1' thus creates a funneling effect in a preferredembodiment.

Referring now to FIG. 6, a perspective view of a second target 50 isshown. The second target 50 is preferably a rectangular shape, wit is asecond color and width combination. FIGS. 7-9 are a top, cross-sectionaland front views of the second target 50, respectively. In a preferredembodiment, the second target 50 is a different color than each of theother targets, and presents a front cup opening 12 that is & secondwidth W2 different than each of the other target front cup opening 12widths.

Referring now to FIG. 10, a perspective view of a third target 60 isshown. The third target 60 is preferably a hexagonal shape, with a thirdcolor and width combination. Figs. 11-13 are a top, cross-sectional andfront: views of the third target 60, respectively. In a preferredembodiment, the third target 60 is a different color than each of theother targets, and presents a front cup opening 12 that is a third widthW3 different than each of the other target front, cup opening 12 widths.

Referring now to FIG. 14, a perspective view of a fourth target: 70 isshown. The fourth target 70 is preferably a star shape, with a fourthcolor and width combination. FIGS. 15-17 are a top, cross-sectional andfront views of the fourth target 70, respectively. In a preferredembodiment, the fourth target 70 is a different color than each of theother targets, and presents a front cup opening 12 that is a fourthwidth W4 different than each of the other target front cup opening 12widths.

Referring now to FIG. 18, a perspective view of a fifth target 80 isshown. The fourth target 70 is preferably a triangular shape, with afifth color and width combination. Figs. 19-21 are a top,cross-sectional and front views of the fifth target 80, respectively. Ina preferred embodiment, the fifth target 80 is a different color thaneach of the other targets, and presents a front cup opening 12 that is afifth width W5 different than each of the other target front cup opening12 widths.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only the principles of theinvention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction and operation shown anddescribed. While the preferred embodiment has been described, thedetails may be changed without departing from the invention, which isdefined by the claims.

I claim:
 1. A plurality of targets for a golf game, said targets comprising: a front cup opening having a first width; a first cup side wall coupled to said front cup opening; a rear cup wall back surface coupled to said cup side wall; a rear cup wall top surface coupled to said rear cup wall back surface; a hole spaced between said front cup opening and said rear cup wall back surface; said rear cup wall top surface shaped comprising at least a portion of at least one of group consisting of a circle, a rectangle, a hexagon, a star, and a triangle; a first of said targets further comprising a second cup side wall coupled to said front cup opening, said first cup side wall and said second cup sidewall spaced apart by a first width; a second of said targets further comprising a second cup side wail coupled tc sard front cup opening, said first cup side wall and said second cup sidewall spaced apart by a second width; said second width greater than said first width.
 2. A plurality of targets according to claim 1, said first of said targets comprising a first color; said second of said targets comprising a second color different than said first color.
 3. A kit comprising of a plurality of targets according to claim 1, a ball, and a putter. 